Through careful planning and implementation you can find options that are both cost effective and efficient.The list below reveals several marketing ideas that will help you generate reliable real estate deals:Direct MailFacebookOther Real Estate ProfessionalsDriving For DollarsCraigslistTown HallBandit SignsReal Estate WebsitesNewspaper AdsCheck The MLSUse The RadioAll the best!

If you’re just starting out, you might find, as I did, your goals will change, but spending some time and rally defining your immediate goals should reveal if you want to be in this niche or not.  

(No, not going to reveal my idea just yet. lol ) I WILL likely begin creating a buyers list from those bandit signs, though, just in case I feel the need to turn to wholesaling for a quick cash infusion.

All of these may not be triggers for you and me but it may be triggers for other investors.The strategy you had in place is not working -triggerThere were additional costs that the previous owner did not reveal to you -triggerIf you got ripped off by people -triggerIf you partnered with someone and you do not get along or can't agree on nothing - triggerOne of the big employers in the area filed bankruptcy -triggerOne of the big employers in the area decides to move to another city or state -triggerhome owners association is similar to Hitler's gestapo -triggertenants association is unreasonable and troublesomeIf you see another deal that you like better -triggeryou feel the market is going to change -triggerIf the weather changes and suddenly you find that your area is not the same ie drought or flood or mud slide -trigger Insurance increases because of weather change -triggerfound out that the land is contaminated - triggeryou are tired of dealing with the property -triggertenants not paying rent -triggeryou took on more than you can handle -triggerproperty taxes went up -triggergangs in the neighborhood -triggerfamily issues change your priority and you simply cant handle it no more -triggeryour tax abatement has expired - triggertransportation has discontinued in the area -triggerlegislation to put in a new transportation station has been vetoed or approved -triggerthe team (ex contractors, project managers, etc) you tried to put together doesn't work out- triggerillegal activity found on the premises -triggertenants tell you place is haunted and you know someone died on property -triggerdemonic neighborsabundance of pests -triggersink hole formed - triggercess pool discovered -triggerwater contaminationpopulation changeschools accredation changesschools shut downtenants or their family starts shooting at each other or youwrong type of business sets up shop near your property, or they are too close or your comfort. ie gas station or drug dealer or prostitution or cemetery or factorywhatever does not float your boat -trigger

In my experience with guests remaking the bed, they're never making it as neatly as my housekeeper (probably not tucking sheets in under the mattress, arranging pillows the same way, etc) so while at a glance it might look the same, closer examination will probably reveal if it's been used.  

Sec. 3241a.For purposes of this chapter, if foreclosure proceedings have been commenced under this chapter against residential property not exceeding 4 units, there is a conclusive presumption that the premises have been abandoned if all of the following requirements are satisfied before the end of the redemption period:(a) The mortgagee has made a personal inspection of the mortgaged premises and the inspection does not reveal that the mortgagor or persons claiming under the mortgagor are presently occupying or will occupy the premises.

Or how many "wealthy" people amass a great deal of material wealth, while ignoring their physical health only to die at a young age or not be able to enjoy the fruits of their labor because they have ignored other aspects of their life.To conclude, I think the reason that this thread struck a chord with me and seemingly with others is that it revealed some common themes that are greater than just the topic of gurus and real estate.

You need to just DO these steps, and when you do these 2, to 3 steps, the next steps will reveal themselves.Here is the problem, depending on which steps you take the following steps will branch of based on the previous steps.

Don't rush through this, as it will reveal a great deal about a company/person, if you allow enough time.

No idea what's going on in that town, maybe it's really good drugs or something, IIRC a casual google search did reveal it was near one of the big annual music festivals where 20somethings go to remove their clothing, dance, and imbibe various substances.